Diocesan News Notes
Monthly News and Information
News Notes
This information is updated on the first of every month.
Diocesan Dates to Know
Charter Review BoardDecember 15 Presbyteral Council at the CathedralDecember 10 2026October 19-22 | Clergy Convocation, SLC 2027 Ordinations will move up one weekWednesday, May 19 – Evening with Seminarians, 6pm… Read More
Chancellor
Annual October Mass CountsSubmit your totals with the online form: https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/october-mass-counts/ The weekends for the 2026 counts are:October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, & 24-25SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, November 6, 2026 FAQsHow do… Read More
The Formation Office of Faith Formation offers several resources to support your spiritual growth and education.
Annual Catechist ConferenceJoin us at the Annual Catechist Conference on Saturday, November 7, with Dr. Donald and Megan Wallenfang at Newman University for their presentation, “Theology of Childhood vs. Theology… Read More
Vicariate of Evangelization & Discipleship and Stewardship
Stewardship Renewal is an opportunity to reflect on all that God has given us and re-commit ourselves to a life of discipleship through stewardship. By committing to be followers of… Read More
Office of Development and Planned Giving
FULLY ALIVE! CAMPAIGN – Parish Project CheckThe next round of checks from the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign, designated for local parish projects will be mailed in late… Read More
The Ministry with Persons with Disabilities offers a variety of programs to support individuals with disabilities and their families.
Graceful GatheringsGraceful Gatherings is a social group with food, friendship and faith for young adults in the Catholic Disability Community. This group is designed for anyone connected with MPD –… Read More
The Office of Respect Life and Social Justice offers a variety of programs and opportunities to serve the community throughout the month.
Mass For Life | FLYEROctober 3, 2026 at 9am. At the Trust Women Clinic (5107 E Kellogg, Wichita) – Join Bishop Carl Kemme in Prayer Witness for Life. Come together… Read More
Seminarians
Vocations
Recruiting Events:We are here to assist your efforts in recruiting the next generation of priests for our diocese. Recruiting seminarians is an effort that encompasses all of our priests working… Read More
Seminars & Retreats
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Marriage Preparation Offerings Called to Covenant Called to Covenant is a Catholic Christian marriage preparation program for couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage. It is a weekend program free of… Read More
Safe Environment Updates
Safe Environment Office
VIRTUS Monthly Bulletins – Instructions for AccessingClick here to access the VIRTUS website and log in to your account. Once you have logged in, click on the icon that looks… Read More
Totus Tuus
Parish RegistrationIt’s time to start looking ahead to Totus Tuus 2027! Parish registration will open October 14. Pastors, if your parish is planning on hosting again, could you please let your… Read More